Having the distinction of being
the first airship base proposed in the original 1940 war plan, this base
featured both a timber, and a standard steel hangar. A runway replaced the wood
hangar in 1960.

SquadronZP-11 JUN 1942 - JUN 1945 Fleet Airship Wing One

Total Airships:

8

Wood Hangars:

1

Remaining:

0

NAS Lakehurst, NJ

This was the only LTA base in
operation prior to WWII. Until her patrol squadron was formed, she served
primarily as an airship training center. Various airship operations continued
until 1962.

SquadronZP-12JAN 1942 - SEP 1945 Fleet Airship Wing One

Total Airships:

8

Wood Hangars:

2

Remaining:

2

NAS Weeksville, NC

Unlike the other timber hangars,
this one utilized White Pine, rather than Douglas Fir. The steel hangar is
still in private use, but the wooden hangar burned down in 1995 (during door
repair operation).

SquadronZP-14/ZP-24 JUN 1942 - JUN 1945 Fleet Airship
Wing One

Total Airships:

8

Wood Hangars:

1

Remaining:

0

NAS Glynco, GA

This is the only LTA base to
share a similar layout with that of NAS Tillamook. Unfortunately in 1964,
Hurricane Dora caused extensive damage to her hangars, and they were demolished
between 1970-71.

SquadronZP-15 FEB 1943 - JUN 1945 Fleet Airship Wing One

Total Airships:

8

Wood Hangars:

2

Remaining:

0

NAS Richmond, FL

Only one timber hangar was
proposed, but three were constructed (one served as a repair facility). All
hangars were destroyed by a hurricane in 1945, and the Greater Miami Zoo now
takes their place.

SquadronZP-21 MAY 1943 - SEP 1945 Fleet Airship Wing Two

Total Airships:

15

Wood Hangars:

3

Remaining:

0

NAS Houma, LA

One of the last LTA bases
constructed, her hangar was the only one featuring one-piece "clamshell" doors
(due to poor ground stability). Between 1948-49, this unique hangar was
demolished.